In Chisago County there are 8 residential internet providers covering 99.76% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 818 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.

 

8 Internet Service Providers in Chisago County

Midco | Cable

Availability:

71.32%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Earthlink | DSL

Availability:

59.84%

Avg. Speed:

68 Mbps

Centurylink | DSL

Availability:

39.25%

Avg. Speed:

49 Mbps

Centurylink | Fiber

Availability:

17.76%

Avg. Speed:

716 Mbps

Windstream | DSL

Availability:

14.45%

Avg. Speed:

172 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | 4G & 5G Home Internet

Availability:

55.08%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

Genesis Technology Communication | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

34.09%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

Nextera Communications | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

21.21%

Avg. Speed:

50 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Chisago County are not shown.

 

Chisago County Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

HughesNet Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Chisago County is internet available?

Chisago County, MN map of internet availability

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Internet service is available in 99.76% of Chisago County. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is Midco. Call one of the companies with service in Chisago County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Chisago County.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Chisago County?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Chisago County.

Chisago County, MN map of local internet speeds

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The average Chisago County home can get up to 818 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 71.32% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 12 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Chisago County.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Chisago County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.

 

What type of internet should I choose in Chisago County?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Chisago County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 9.73% of Chisago County homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 70.91% of the county.
  • DSL is fastest for 15.58%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.53%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Chisago County homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Chisago County

Chisago County, MN map of internet competition

Internet Competition Key

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The map shows how competitive the Chisago County internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.

Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Chisago County based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.1 (healthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.9 (very healthy)

Overall, competition is healthy.

Chisago County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Chisago County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, fixed wireless, cable, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.

When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Chisago County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 5 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.

More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Chisago County is doing better than most.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Chisago County, along with details on where in Chisago County and at what speeds.

Midco Cable in Chisago County, MN

Midco cable coverage

About 71.32%, or 38,432 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, west, southwest, east, southeast, north, central, and northwest Chisago County area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Chisago County.

 

Midco cable download speeds

Midco is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chisago County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Chisago County. The fastest plan anyone in Chisago County can order from Midco goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Chisago County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Midco customers in Chisago County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Midco cable upload speeds

In Chisago County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Midco cable. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Chisago County cable providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chisago County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Midco's Chisago County cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Earthlink DSL in Chisago County, MN

Earthlink DSL coverage

About 59.84%, or 32,247 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, south, southeast, southwest, west, central, and northeast Chisago County area. Earthlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Chisago County.

 

Earthlink DSL download speeds

Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chisago County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is below average. There are 9 different maximum speeds throughout Chisago County. The fastest plan anyone in Chisago County can order from Earthlink goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 6.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Chisago County customers is up to 68 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Earthlink customers in Chisago County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 38.1% up to 115.0 Mbps
  • 8.3% up to 90.0 Mbps
  • 6.6% up to 70.0 Mbps
  • 8.8% up to 45.0 Mbps
  • 21.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 10.4% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 6.4% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 9.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 6.0 Mbps

 

Earthlink DSL upload speeds

In Chisago County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Earthlink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Earthlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Chisago County DSL providers. Earthlink offers 5 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chisago County is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Earthlink customers can get speeds up to 4.1 Mbps.

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Earthlink's Chisago County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 38.1% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 8.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 15.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 21.1% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 17.1% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Centurylink DSL in Chisago County, MN

Centurylink DSL coverage

About 39.25%, or 21,149 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, west, central, southwest, south, northeast, and east Chisago County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Chisago County.

 

Centurylink DSL download speeds

Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chisago County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the slowest. There are 15 different maximum speeds throughout Chisago County. The fastest plan anyone in Chisago County can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.5 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Chisago County customers is up to 49 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Centurylink customers in Chisago County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 1.7% up to 140.0 Mbps
  • 0.5% up to 120.0 Mbps
  • 14.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 11.8% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 16.3% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 19.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 1.3% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 6.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 11.1% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 3.9% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 6.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 2.1% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 2.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 2.0% up to 1.5 Mbps

 

Centurylink DSL upload speeds

In Chisago County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Chisago County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 14 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chisago County is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.50 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 5.5 Mbps.

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Centurylink's Chisago County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 2.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 1.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 24.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 20.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 13.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 5.3% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 3.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 9.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 4.2% up to 0.9 Mbps
  • 4.4% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 5.3% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 1.5% up to 0.6 Mbps
  • 1.7% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 3.0% up to 0.5 Mbps

 

 

 

Centurylink Fiber in Chisago County, MN

Centurylink fiber coverage

About 17.76%, or 9,569 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, west, central, northeast, south, and east Chisago County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Chisago County.

 

Centurylink fiber download speeds

Centurylink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chisago County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is above average. There are 9 different maximum speeds throughout Chisago County. The fastest plan anyone in Chisago County can order from Centurylink goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.5 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Chisago County customers is up to 716 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Centurylink customers in Chisago County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 74.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 150.0 Mbps
  • 15.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 1.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 1.7% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 1.1% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 1.3% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 4.3% up to 1.5 Mbps

 

Centurylink fiber upload speeds

In Chisago County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Chisago County fiber providers. Centurylink offers 11 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chisago County is up to 940 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.51 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 708 Mbps.

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Centurylink's Chisago County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 74.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
  • 5.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 7.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 1.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 1.7% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 5.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 0.9 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 0.5 Mbps

 

 

 

Windstream DSL in Chisago County, MN

Windstream DSL coverage

About 14.45%, or 7,787 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, central, northwest, and north Chisago County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Chisago County.

 

Windstream DSL download speeds

Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chisago County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Chisago County. The fastest plan anyone in Chisago County can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.51 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Chisago County customers is up to 172 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Windstream customers in Chisago County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 76.9% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 17.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 1.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 2.0% up to 4.0 Mbps
  • 2.1% up to 0.5 Mbps

 

Windstream DSL upload speeds

In Chisago County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Chisago County DSL providers. Windstream offers 6 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chisago County is up to 200 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.26 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 172 Mbps.

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Windstream's Chisago County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 76.9% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 17.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 1.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 2.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 2.1% up to 0.3 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet in Chisago County, MN

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 55.08%, or 29,679 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Chisago County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Chisago County.

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds

T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chisago County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Chisago County. The fastest plan anyone in Chisago County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Chisago County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in Chisago County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Chisago County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Chisago County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chisago County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's Chisago County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Genesis Technology Communication Fixed Wireless in Chisago County, MN

Genesis fixed wireless coverage

About 34.09%, or 18,372 people, have Genesis fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, west, and central Chisago County area. Genesis is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Chisago County.

 

Genesis Technology Communication fixed wireless download speeds

Genesis is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chisago County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Genesis fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Chisago County. The fastest plan anyone in Chisago County can order from Genesis goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Chisago County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Genesis Technology Communication customers in Chisago County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

Genesis Technology Communication fixed wireless upload speeds

In Chisago County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Genesis fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Genesis is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Chisago County fixed wireless providers. Genesis offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chisago County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Genesis's Chisago County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Nextera Communications Fixed Wireless in Chisago County, MN

Nextera Communications fixed wireless coverage

About 21.21%, or 11,430 people, have Nextera Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, west, and central Chisago County area. Nextera Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Chisago County.

 

Nextera Communications fixed wireless download speeds

Nextera Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chisago County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextera Communications fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Chisago County. The fastest plan anyone in Chisago County can order from Nextera Communications goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Chisago County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Nextera Communications customers in Chisago County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

Nextera Communications fixed wireless upload speeds

In Chisago County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Nextera Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextera Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Chisago County fixed wireless providers. Nextera Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chisago County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Nextera Communications's Chisago County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Chisago County Internet by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Chisago County or any of the areas nearby.

How does internet in Chisago County compare to the rest of Minnesota?

Internet speeds in Chisago County are slower versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 1,313 Mbps in Minnesota versus 818 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Minnesota is 99.84% versus 99.76% in Chisago County.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Chisago County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip Code
Internet Coverage
99.87%
100.00%
99.91%
99.98%
99.95%
Zip Code
Internet Coverage
98.64%
100.00%
99.63%
100.00%
0.00%

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